Newbie planning first purchase
Hi,
My wife and I are planning to purchase a Class A diesel in the next month, to use as a part-time liveaboard for work.
Given the potential sensitivity of this subject - and I certainly don't want to initiate any flame wars here - please PM me with your responses.
Our budget is somewhat limited, so are looking for something used, in the $30k-$60k range, with relatively low miles if possible.
Given the number of manufacturers out there (it's mind-boggling), it's difficult to know what brands are more reliable than others, and which are known for having a better build quality.
We do want to be able to tow another vehicle (trailered).
We were considering a 5th wheel, but realized that with two 160 lb dogs, that carrying them in the back of a RAM 3500 Quad Cab was not going to work well (only one would fit in the back seat at a time), and so the next logical choice was the Class A.
I have noticed that the longer the motorhome, the higher the price, but I have no idea what brands I should be looking at, and which I should avoid.
I should also add that I may need to use it through a midwest winter as well, so it should be able to keep me comfortable during potential ice storms.
I would appreciate any input the members here might have.
Thank you in advance!
My wife and I are planning to purchase a Class A diesel in the next month, to use as a part-time liveaboard for work.
Given the potential sensitivity of this subject - and I certainly don't want to initiate any flame wars here - please PM me with your responses.
Our budget is somewhat limited, so are looking for something used, in the $30k-$60k range, with relatively low miles if possible.
Given the number of manufacturers out there (it's mind-boggling), it's difficult to know what brands are more reliable than others, and which are known for having a better build quality.
We do want to be able to tow another vehicle (trailered).
We were considering a 5th wheel, but realized that with two 160 lb dogs, that carrying them in the back of a RAM 3500 Quad Cab was not going to work well (only one would fit in the back seat at a time), and so the next logical choice was the Class A.
I have noticed that the longer the motorhome, the higher the price, but I have no idea what brands I should be looking at, and which I should avoid.
I should also add that I may need to use it through a midwest winter as well, so it should be able to keep me comfortable during potential ice storms.
I would appreciate any input the members here might have.
Thank you in advance!
